1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 810 kg more than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Corvette | Minica |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2060 mm |
